(April 1, 2008/Harrisburg, Pa.) GeoDecisions, an award-winning leader in the information technology industry that specializes in geospatial solutions, was recently recognized as the ESRI® 2008 Foundation Partner of the Year for the Philadelphia, Pa., region.

The award recognizes GeoDecisions for diligently building and maintaining a strong and dependable relationship with ESRI, as well as for its outstanding work in teaming with ESRI to serve the geographic information system (GIS) needs of clients throughout the region. Anthony J. Pietropola, senior vice president of GeoDecisions, accepted the award on behalf of the firm during a special ceremony at the ESRI Business Partner Conference in Palm Springs, Calif., on March 16, 2008.

“GeoDecisions is dedicated to providing the very best geospatial and information technology services to our clients,” Pietropola said. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the elite members of the technology community that has successfully utilized powerful software to achieve excellent client solutions.”

The award not only recognizes GeoDecisions’ recent contributions but also supports the continuation of a positive working relationship. In 2000, GeoDecisions received the ESRI New Partner of the Year, an award which honors companies that have been ESRI business partners for less than two years. In 2002, GeoDecisions became an ESRI value-added reseller. In 2005, GeoDecisions was named an ESRI Business Partner of the Year.

GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers supports clients across the United States. Fundamental to the company’s award-winning approach is the integration of spatial information to empower existing systems and processes. GeoDecisions’ philosophy is based on an enterprisewide approach to the integration of diverse information technologies, data formats, and systems.

GeoDecisions is ISO 9001:2000 certified for its operations nationwide.